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New treatment option for Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Official title TSCS for Acute SCI
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05305118
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This project will focus on a novel approach to stabilizing blood pressure (BP) during inpatient rehabilitation after acute SCI. After SCI, people have unstable blood pressure, ranging from too low (orthostatic hypotension) to too high (autonomic dysreflexia).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 89
You may be able to join if
- All newly injured patients with SCI who are sequentially admitted during the 42-month recruitment period
- Meet the following Model Systems entry criteria with evidence of BP instability
- Exhibit one or more of the following: Resting hypotension - systolic BP ≤ 110 mmHg for males or ≤ 100 mmHg for females; OH - fall in systolic BP ≥ 20...
- Have trouble with your blood pressure as determined by your doctor.
- Participants must be between the ages of 18-89 years old, experienced a spinal cord injury (SCI) within the past 30 days to 6 months, have sustained...
You likely can't join if
- Implanted brain/spine/nerve stimulators, cochlear implants, cardiac pacemaker/defibrillator, or intracardiac lines
- Open skin lesions on or near the electrode placement sites (neck, upper back)
- Significant coronary artery or cardiac conduction disease
- Recent history of myocardial infarction
- Insufficient mental capacity to understand and independently provide consent
- Pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- All newly injured patients with SCI who are sequentially admitted during the 42-month recruitment period
- Meet the following Model Systems entry criteria with evidence of BP instability
- Exhibit one or more of the following: Resting hypotension - systolic BP ≤ 110 mmHg for males or ≤ 100 mmHg for females; OH - fall in systolic BP ≥ 20 mmHg and/or a fall in diastolic BP ≥ 10 mmHg within 10 minutes of...
- Have trouble with your blood pressure as determined by your doctor.
- Participants must be between the ages of 18-89 years old, experienced a spinal cord injury (SCI) within the past 30 days to 6 months, have sustained a SCI with temporary or permanent loss of sensory and/or motor...
- You are not dependent on a ventilator at this time.
- You do not have a history of implanted pacemaker/defibrillator or significant coronary artery disease.
- Implanted brain/spine/nerve stimulators, cochlear implants, cardiac pacemaker/defibrillator, or intracardiac lines
- Open skin lesions on or near the electrode placement sites (neck, upper back)
- Significant coronary artery or cardiac conduction disease
- Recent history of myocardial infarction
- Insufficient mental capacity to understand and independently provide consent
- Pregnancy
- Cancer
- Deemed unsuitable by study physician As part of the feasibility assessment, the study team will document demographic and injury characteristics of eligible patients who refuse enrollment, as well as reasons for...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 89 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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